The Ferret is a "well-known author and private investigator." He lives
in Greenwich Village in New York City and is known for his "crime doesn't
pay" articles. No other biographical information on him is given. No origin,
either, so we never learn why he chose to become a private eye.

The Ferret has no superpowers, but he has a trained pet ferret who helps
him solve crimes. He's a good detective, is good with his fists, and he
wears a bulletproof vest. He needs the vest, because he is armed and will
shoot criminals.